Speaking of Rednecks.... - Page 6

Rangerscott · 02-13-2011, 10:38 AM

Yout got a spare tire and a good jack?

Tmall · 02-13-2011, 11:35 AM

It'll be no problem. I'm planning to do it with my car as well. And after browsing the link I'm going to post, I have no concerns with doing it. The only thing is, your bikes weigh a bit more than mine does.

http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=940017

MILK · 02-13-2011, 04:14 PM

*Snicker* I bought my Camry from my Harley owning ex-father in law. It has a trailer hitch!

I've used it twice to tow a small trailer with plants on it. So it has been used since I bought it.

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

who makes the trailer?

Um...

One second...

Okay, I'm back, Carry-On Trailer co. I got TSC to honor a HF 20% coupon on top of a sale they were having which has me down $340 for the whole thing including deck, screws, etc. All told, I'm into this for about $550 including the hitch, the ramps, the chocks, etc. Not too bad considering I was dropping about $2-300 every time we wanted to go on a trip and having to plan it out around the rental, weather, etc. Now we can load and go whenever we want!

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Yout got a spare tire and a good jack?

Shopping for a spare next week and I have my car's jack which fits under there well. I also have a couple bottle jacks that I'm considering... I might get a tongue box for the straps, jack, etc. I don't want to over do it though. This is intended for short, infrequent trips not cross country or anything.

derf · 02-13-2011, 04:30 PM

Do yourself a favor, and replace the wheel bearings with some high quality units, it will be a few dollars but you wont ever have to worry about all of a sudden why the trailer is pulling the car left and right while you are driving down the highway. It seems that the wheel bearings are the weak point on them (also on the HF trailers), and the mesh floor which you already fixed.

Other than that, good deal

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Do yourself a favor, and replace the wheel bearings with some high quality units, it will be a few dollars but you wont ever have to worry about all of a sudden why the trailer is pulling the car left and right while you are driving down the highway. It seems that the wheel bearings are the weak point on them (also on the HF trailers), and the mesh floor which you already fixed.

Other than that, good deal

Yea, I'm considering the bearings with buddies but I'm going to get a couple trips out of these...

It depends, I'm considering swapping the 12'' tires for 15'' tires and keeping the 12'' tires for back ups or selling them. The bigger the tire, the slower it spins at any given speed, the longer the bearings last.

Kerry_129 · 02-13-2011, 05:48 PM

Those HF jobbies are hard to beat for the value - just takes a little extra planning & hardware to set them up right.

One thing to keep an eye on are the flimsy bent fender brackets. After they bounce & vibrate around a while and/or get (easily) bent a few times I've seen them fatigue & break right off (fortunately not moving!). Probably wouldn't mess up your shit - but sure could ruin somebody's day behind you!

(and cause an ins. claim)

On the bearings, they might last the life of the trailer just fine - but if you haven't already I'd suggest pulling the axles & cleaning-out/replacing the crap grease in there - as much as anything to make sure the axle nut is snugged-down properly. I found that both were too loose on the one I assembled - that'll kill the bearings quick, as I'm sure you know. Also makes a convenient time to identify the bearing #s and at least make note of what they are 'just in case'.

Edit: thought it was the h/f you had there - I bet that one's a few notches better in parts/quality. Kick-ass they honored the H/F coupon - I'll keep that in mind. Looks good!

Amber Lamps · 02-13-2011, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kerry_129

Those HF jobbies are hard to beat for the value - just takes a little extra planning & hardware to set them up right.

One thing to keep an eye on are the flimsy bent fender brackets. After they bounce & vibrate around a while and/or get (easily) bent a few times I've seen them fatigue & break right off (fortunately not moving!). Probably wouldn't mess up your shit - but sure could ruin somebody's day behind you!

(and cause an ins. claim)

On the bearings, they might last the life of the trailer just fine - but if you haven't already I'd suggest pulling the axles & cleaning-out/replacing the crap grease in there - as much as anything to make sure the axle nut is snugged-down properly. I found that both were too loose on the one I assembled - that'll kill the bearings quick, as I'm sure you know. Also makes a convenient time to identify the bearing #s and at least make note of what they are 'just in case'.

Edit: thought it was the h/f you had there - I bet that one's a few notches better in parts/quality. Kick-ass they honored the H/F coupon - I'll keep that in mind. Looks good!

Ha mind reader! I was just thinking, WTF is he talking about?

Yea the TSC trailers have a decent rep and it's all welded, each weld inspected by me! Besides, it came with 12'' five lug wheels and I didn't have to assemble it!!! Decent lights, frame etc... the TSC trailer out weighs the HF trailer by almost 100 lbs and it doesn't have the added fold up trailer hardware. I looked at Lowes, TSC and HF and decided to go for the "middle" option. The trailer was on sale for $300 so I rolled for about $260 otd. Went to HD, which is going out of business. 9 4X6X8 treated planks for about $30, 100 #12 2'' drillers $10, car wiring kit $3, etc. I already had ramps and Condor style locking chocks from HF so no further expense there. All in all, I'm very happy with my purchase and labor. Yee Haw!

z06boy · 02-14-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Pfffffffft, I'd worry more about scratching the bumper

That motor/trans should be more than fine.

Clean install, serves a purpose while being hidden well when not in use. Well done.

It's hidden when not in use so no biggie. I'm not crazy about trailer hitches on a car BUT considering when there is a trailer hitched to it there will be two sweet azz sportbikes on the trailer...eye candy so who cares.

Nicely done.

So you can get two sportbikes on a 7' wide trailer with no problem ? I need a trailer but planned to get at least a 5' x 8' if I decided to go with an open trailer.

*edit* Well I read the first page and posted before seeing the pics on this page. Ok yes I guess they fit.

02-13-2011, 04:30 PM	#56
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Do yourself a favor, and replace the wheel bearings with some high quality units, it will be a few dollars but you wont ever have to worry about all of a sudden why the trailer is pulling the car left and right while you are driving down the highway. It seems that the wheel bearings are the weak point on them (also on the HF trailers), and the mesh floor which you already fixed. Other than that, good deal __________________

02-13-2011, 05:48 PM	#58
Kerry_129 Semi-reformed Squid Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 531	Those HF jobbies are hard to beat for the value - just takes a little extra planning & hardware to set them up right. One thing to keep an eye on are the flimsy bent fender brackets. After they bounce & vibrate around a while and/or get (easily) bent a few times I've seen them fatigue & break right off (fortunately not moving!). Probably wouldn't mess up your shit - but sure could ruin somebody's day behind you! (and cause an ins. claim) On the bearings, they might last the life of the trailer just fine - but if you haven't already I'd suggest pulling the axles & cleaning-out/replacing the crap grease in there - as much as anything to make sure the axle nut is snugged-down properly. I found that both were too loose on the one I assembled - that'll kill the bearings quick, as I'm sure you know. Also makes a convenient time to identify the bearing #s and at least make note of what they are 'just in case'. Edit: thought it was the h/f you had there - I bet that one's a few notches better in parts/quality. Kick-ass they honored the H/F coupon - I'll keep that in mind. Looks good! Last edited by Kerry_129; 02-13-2011 at 05:54 PM.. Reason: Didn't pay attention...

02-13-2011, 10:38 AM	#51
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Yout got a spare tire and a good jack?

02-13-2011, 11:35 AM	#52
Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	It'll be no problem. I'm planning to do it with my car as well. And after browsing the link I'm going to post, I have no concerns with doing it. The only thing is, your bikes weigh a bit more than mine does. http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/sho...d.php?t=940017

02-13-2011, 04:14 PM	#53
MILK The cows want you dead. Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,087	Snicker I bought my Camry from my Harley owning ex-father in law. It has a trailer hitch! I've used it twice to tow a small trailer with plants on it. So it has been used since I bought it.